Bangladesh announced their 15-man squad for the ODI World Cup in India on Tuesday, leaving out the former captain Tamim Iqbal due to injury issues. Tamim, 34, who withdrew in a shock move in July before reversing his decision a day later at the request of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, returned to the side … Read more
Pakistan cricket team in action during Asia Cup 2023© AFP The Pakistan Cricket Board on Monday raised serious concerns with the ICC over the delay in the national team’s trip to India for the Cricket World Cup due to visa issues, claiming the anxious wait has already affected its preparation for the 50-over showpiece. The … Read more
Rahul Dravid, head coach of the Indian cricket team, is in focus ahead of the 2023 ODI Cricket World Cup. India have not won the marquee event since the 2011 Cricket World Cup where MS Dhoni‘s men won the trophy after a fine title showdown against Sri Lanka. Rahul Dravid, who himsekd has been a … Read more
The India vs Australia ODI series started a big no for KL Rahul-led Indian cricket team on Friday. The Indian cricket team, which is in the final stages of preparation for the Cricket World Cup, won the first match of the India vs Australia tri-ODI series by 5 wickets. There were good shows from Mohammed … Read more
The Pakistan Cricket Board on Thursday held a review meeting of their dismal Asia Cup show in the wake of their World Cup squad announcement. All teams must finalize their 15-man squads for the cricket showpiece by the September 28 deadline, with any substitutions after that date requiring the approval of the ICC. “The philosophy … Read more
File photo of Sridharan Sriram© AFP Dhaka: Former India left-arm spinner Sridharan Sriram returned as the new technical consultant to the Bangladesh Cricket Team on Thursday ahead of the ODI World Cup 2023. As reported by ESPNcricinfo, Sriram will join the Bangladesh team in Guwahati on September 27 as the team prepares for their two … Read more
A month and a half ago, Ravichandran Ashwin explained on his Tamil YouTube channel why a talent like Tilak Varma should be seriously considered for the ODI World Cup. One of India’s greatest match-winners in Test cricket could not have imagined that in six weeks’ time he would be called up for a two-match trial … Read more
That Babar AzamThe leading Pakistan cricket team, one of the pre-Asia Cup favourites, could not live up to its reputation and was knocked out of the Super 4 stage. The Pakistan team was tied back by injuries to Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah also. Although they fought till the end, Pakistan could not get over … Read more
One of the iconic batsmen in cricket history Viv Richards has endorsed India ahead of the upcoming ODI World Cup. The former West Indies batter has a place in his heart as he made his Test debut on Indian soil. He went on to describe the special affection he has for India and how the … Read more
File photo of Mohammad Kaif© AFP Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif gave his take on the ongoing rivalry between KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan as the Men in Blue continue their preparations for next month’s ODI World Cup. Kishan has enjoyed fine form in the blue jersey, will now compete with KL Rahul who recently … Read more
Former India opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth has explored the possibility of playing both KL Rahul and Ishan Kishan in the same XI for the WC. Kishan has pressed his case for selection after playing a valiant knock against Pakistan in the Asia Cup match last week. With India struggling at one stage, Kishan scored 82 while … Read more